Jabir

Jabir is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “comforter.” In 2024 it was given to 17 boys in the United States.

Jabir at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“comforter”

About the name Jabir

Jabir belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “comforter” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Jabir first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4538 in 2019, and in 2024 17 babies received the name — 376 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jabir in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#4538 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Jabir in 2024
17
Total since 1880
376

Jabir in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1383 in 1999
Babies named Jabir in 2025
6
Total since 1996
231

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jabir mean?

Jabir means “comforter” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Jabir a boy or girl name?

Jabir is a boy name. In 2024, 17 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jabir?

Jabir comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Jabir?

Jabir first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #4538 in 2019, and 17 babies were given the name in 2024.

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